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<\/p>\nIf you've got an IRS letter on your desk right now, you have a decision to make, and the clock matters. I'm Darrin Mish. I've spent 32 years helping people with exactly this kind of situation. Here's what you should do.<\/p>\n
I have had people come up to me and ask whether my firm offers tax representation services. I always wind up explaining the difference between what we do and tax representation.<\/p>\n
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A tax representation company works with international organizations based in a tax jurisdiction different from the country of domicile. Say your U.S.-based company sets up an office in the Netherlands. The authorities in your new abode will need you to follow\u00a0their VAT regulations. A tax representative is there to ensure compliance.<\/p>\n
Roles of A Tax Representative<\/strong><\/p>\n The representative is the primary link between your foreign company and the country\u2019s tax administration. They will:<\/p>\n Register the company for VAT.<\/p>\n Process all supporting documents required by the tax authorities.<\/p>\n Handle the company\u2019s VAT refund claims.<\/p>\n Advise the company during tax audits.<\/p>\n